In The News

Michael J. Miles, Esquire presented at the National Business Institute’s webinar, “Litigating Civil Cases in New Jersey from Start to Finish,” on December 11, 2024. Mr. Miles’s program covered Voir Dire and Jury Selection, as well as Building Civil Trial Skills, including opening statements, direct and cross examinations, using objections, arguing damages at trial, summations and jury instructions. The program was sponsored by the National Business Institute and provided CLE credit in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

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Litigating Civil Cases in New Jersey From Start to Finish – NBI

Shawn C. Huber, Esquire presented at the National Business Institute’s webinar, “Mistakes I Made as a Newly Admitted New Jersey Lawyer, Part 2,” on December 10, 2024. Mr. Huber’s program covered municipal court lessons for new NJ lawyers, including the do’s and don’ts of communicating with municipal court staff and judges; lessons learned handling different types of cases in municipal court, including criminal offenses, DUI/DWI and other motor vehicle/traffic law violations, and code violations; and issues to anticipate with virtual vs. in-person court sessions. The program was sponsored by the National Business Institute and provided CLE credit in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

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Mistakes I Made as a Newly Admitted New Jersey Lawyer, Part 2 – NBI

On December 4, 2024, Kayla L. Louis, Esq. and Arlette Leyba, Esq. presented a CLE on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) as part of the Camden County Bar Association’s “All You Can CLE” event.

The PWFA, codified at 42 U.S.C. 2000gg, requires a covered entity to provide reasonable accommodations to a qualified employee’s or applicant’s known limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, absent undue hardship on the operation of the business of the covered entity.

The presentation by Ms. Louis and Ms. Leyba reviewed the key provisions of the PWFA and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s regulations on the PWFA and discussed real-world applications of the PWFA and related compliance strategies.

Ms. Louis and Ms. Leyba are both associates with the firm and concentrate their practice in labor and employment and complex civil litigation.

The Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey held their Annual Next Gen, Federal Judges and Law Clerks Reception on November 13, 2024 in Trenton.  The event provided a wonderful opportunity for young lawyers to engage with members of the Federal Bar and Bench.  Several attorneys of the firm attended the event, including Joseph Clifford, Arlette Leyba, Lauren Greenwald, Alyssa Lott, James Clancy, David Tambussi, and Jose Jimenez.  To cap off the event, nine attorneys were sworn into the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey by Judge Michael A. Shipp.

Special congratulations and thank you to AFBNJ President, Sue Leming, and Next Gen Committee member, Alyssa Lott, as well as all AFBNJ officers and Next Gen Committees members for a fantastic event

This year, Brown & Connery teamed up with the American Cancer Society to raise donations and awareness during the month of October.  Our theme for this fundraiser was “Fight Cancer In All Colors” which brought awareness and prevention for all cancers.  We hung ribbons in honor and in memory of loved ones of our Brown & Connery family who have been impacted by this disease.  We are proud of the donations and support received through this fundraiser.  Way to go Brown & Connery on a job well done.  For more information on the American Cancer Society, please go to Information and Resources about Cancer: Breast, Colon, Lung, Prostate, Skin | American Cancer Society.  Thank you.

Shawn C. Huber, Esquire will be presenting at the National Business Institute’s upcoming course webinar, “New Jersey Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Starter Pack:  A Forms and Checklists Guide” on October 21, 2024.  The program will cover critical techniques and strategies in handling personal injury matters.  It is sponsored by National Business Institute and provides CLE credit in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

To register, complete the form located at the following link: https://nbi-sems.com/products/99103.  Use promo code FSPN50A at checkout to get $50 off.

We are thrilled to congratulate our recent addition, attorney Michele G. Haas, on being sworn in as the Co-Chief Operating Officer of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association for the 2024-2025 term!  Ms. Haas is a true leader in the legal community, particularly known for her expertise in workers’ compensation law.  Her dedication and commitment to the profession is admirable.  Ms. Haas has a longstanding history with this preeminent legal organization, whose primary mission is dedicated to the advancement and retention of women in the law.

Kathleen Dohn, a partner of the firm, has been appointed to the New Jersey Supreme Court’s District IV Ethics Committee for Camden and Gloucester Counties.  The appointment is effective September 1, 2023 and runs through August 31, 2028.

District Ethics Committees work with the New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics to investigate and prosecute allegations of attorney misconduct within their designated districts. All District Ethics Committee Members must be actively practicing lawyers of high professional standing and of good moral character.  Members are appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court.

Ms. Dohn is an experienced trial lawyer who defends individuals and management in all employment related matters in state and federal courts. Ms. Dohn investigates claims of potential employment law violations as well as collaborates with a diverse range of clients regarding employment related matters.

On June 21, 2024, several attorneys of the firm participated in the 2^nd Annual New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Golf Scramble.  The event was created to foster camaraderie between the Bench and the Bar while enjoying a round of golf.  Many sitting and retired Judges of Compensation, attorneys, and medical experts participated in the event, which raised money for a charitable cause.  Attorneys of the firm who participated in the event included Michele G. Haas, Madison T. Rupert, Kaitlyn V.R. Sibley, and Shealtiel “Sean” Weinberg.  The firm was also happy to serve as a sponsor for the event.

Brown & Connery is proud to share that Katina E. Chase, Esq. has been elected to serve as Secretary for the Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey (ABWL-NJ).  Ms. Chase will serve on the Executive Board for the 2024-2025 year, which is the 50^th anniversary of the illustrious organization.

ABWL-NJ’s mission is to provide a forum for the discussion and dissemination of legal information concerning matters of interest to attorneys of color, as well as to assist in charitable and educational pursuits beneficial to the legal community and the community at large.

Ms. Chase will also serve as the Chair of the Diversity, Inclusion and Leadership Committee for the Burlington County Bar Association.  She has had an extensive career in public service and often focuses her community service in the City of Camden.

Ms. Chase is an associate of the firm and concentrates her practice in the defense of workers’ compensation matters.